The struggling Oakland Athletics are trying to avoid losing their fifth straight game as they play host to the Los Angeles Angels at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. NBC Sports – California will broadcast the action and the game gets underway at 4:05 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics Odds
Oakland (-120) is favored over Los Angeles (+110) and Vegas has the Over/Under for this one at 8.5 runs. Odds for wagering on the game’s total sit at -105 for the under and -115 for the over. Runline odds stand at -190 for taking the Angels +1.5 runs and +165 for the Athletics -1.5.
The Athletics are 34-36 straight up (SU) and 31-38 against the spread (ATS). The team has lost 0.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 8.3 units (ATS). On the other hand, the Angels have gone 38-32 SU this year and are 32-37 ATS. In total, the team’s lost 1.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 8.0 units ATS.
Oakland games have an over/under record of 32-33-4 so far in 2018. Los Angeles has an over/under record of 30-35-4.
Right-hander Nick Tropeano is the probable starter for the visiting Halos. Tropeano is 3-4 with a 4.83 ERA and 44 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Athletics this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Athletics are sending lefty Sean Manaea (5-6, 3.49 ERA) to the mound. Manaea has 64 strikeouts and 18 walks to his credit, as well as a WHIP of 0.99. Manaea is 0-1 with seven strikeouts and a 1.17 ERA in one start against Los Angeles this year.
As a unit, Oakland’s pitchers have given up 4.5 runs per game overall this year. The team’s starters have an ERA of 4.41, a WHIP of 1.23 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 6.6. The bullpen has a 3.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 8.2 K/9. In 35 divisional games, Athletics starters have an ERA of 5.77 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.16.
Oakland’s hitters are putting up 4.3 runs per contest, including 3.5 per game against divisional foes and 3.6 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .221/.294/.399 over its last five games and is 1-4 SU during that span.
The Athletics’ batters have been led by Jed Lowrie, who is slashing .283/.346/.461 with nine home runs, 42 RBIs and 26 runs scored.
For the visitors, Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 4.1 runs per game and its starters own a 3.67 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.96 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 3.78, along with a WHIP of 1.25.
The Angels offense has slashed .248/.324/.423 on its way to 4.6 runs scored per game this year, including 5.3 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.0 per game over the team’s last five contests (1-4 SU).
Los Angeles’ offense has been paced by Mike Trout. Trout is slashing .323/.450/.690 with 23 home runs, 46 RBIs, 58 runs and 13 stolen bases.
The Angels are coming off an 8-4 victory in the prior game of the series.
Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Athletics, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
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Betting Trends
The over has cashed in four of Oakland’s last seven games.
The Angels have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games. The Athletics have hit 12 over their last 10.
Los Angeles has averaged 21.9 runs + hits + errors over its last 10 games and 22.2 over its last five.
The Athletics have dropped five of their last six games SU.
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